Romance: Regency Romance: Duchess in Waiting (Sweet Regency Romance) (Sweet Regency Romance Short Stories)

The news was all over the city in a matter of hours. The Duke remained at home for the rest of the day, only coming out of the study when the Viscount returned, holding a slip of paper.
“Is she married, then?”
“I persuaded my father that you were absolutely correct. She had ruined her chances with any other respectable man, and must suffer the consequences.”
The Duke nodded. “Does he have a good rank?”
The Viscount gave a snort of derision. “Not any, Ketton. An Ensign, at best.” He paused. “She’s told us that she believes herself with child.”